Animal Control Division

Grand opening of new building on 6-16-11 dedicated as the The Bob and Connie Barker Animal Control Facility. Please come and see Bob and Connie's vision for a better enviroment as well as a way to adopt more animals in Sumner County. This building is also Sumner County's dedication to two very special people that for many years through much hard work and kindness made Sumner County a greater place to live and work.

Note: Hours of operation are subject to availability of staff. Responses to citizen complaints for services in the field take priority over the shelter staffing.

Location: 1033 Union School Road in Gallatin, Tennessee 37066. From the intersection of Dobbins Pike & Albert Gallatin turn onto Dobbins pike and make your 1st right in fromnt of Benny Bills Elementary and behind the Sumner County Health Department. The building also sits to the rear of the Gallatin Civic Center. Telephone: (615) 452-2400

Note: We have an automated telephone system that allows callers to leave a message while our staff is cleaning the facility, showing adoptable animals, unloading supplies and performing other duties outside of the office.

Our staff responds to all messages as soon as possible.

Should you need emergency assistance, please dial the Sumner County Sheriff's Office primary number of (615) 452-2616 and dial 0 when you hear the recorded prompts to speak with a dispatcher.